Vehicle Description
Don't look now, but this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z/28 is an
icon, and a collectable one at that. If you grew up in the '80s,
this was the car to beat on the street, with an awesome combination
of traditional muscle car acceleration and impressive handling.
Repainted in 1992, it looks quite authentic in the original Bright
Red, which is probably the best possible choice on a car like this.
With new decals installed at the same time, it's the ideal
throwback to the 80s that still looks like a million bucks today.
It has never been wrecked or rusty, obviously, and as a non-T-top
car it feels tight and well-composed in a way that's befitting its
relatively low mileage. That's all proof that this car has led a
very easy life, unlike so many of its siblings which were often
victims of their low price and high performance. The ground effects
remain in good shape with minimal road rash, and it still carries
its original fog lamps up front. Seriously, if you're familiar with
these cars, you know their fate but this one seems to have escaped
and instead is on its way to being a legitimate collector's item.
Things like the taillights, the weather seals, and even the black
inserts on the hood remain bright, crisp, and clear.
With bright tan cloth bucket seats, this Camaro is a lot more
upscale than its price tag would suggest, both then and now. The
interior is in very good condition, particularly considering its
age, and it has a comfortable, welcoming look. That cloth
upholstery holds you in place during spirited driving, and with a
long list of comfort and convenience options this one is a
no-compromises V8 muscle car. A/C, power windows, a tilt steering
column, cruise control, and an AM/FM/CD stereo all make the IROC
feel like the top-of-the-line car that it is. The center console
houses most of the controls, plus the shifter for the 4-speed
automatic overdrive transmission, which facilitates manual shifting
by being just a few inches from the leather-wrapped wheel. The
gauges are in good shape, although the anemic 85 MPH speedometer is
kind of a wet blanket, but there's a fully set of auxiliary dials
keeping an eye on the engine up front. The back seat is in
excellent shape and folds down to make the cargo area downright
massive. If there's any demerit to this car, it's the discolored
trunk carpet, but it's not visible with the hatch closed.
GM's bulletproof and powerful 5.0 liter V8 with Tuned-Port
Injection was the standard engine on the IROC, and was more than
competitive with the Ford unit from across town. As a small block
Chevy, it's also insanely easy to modify, which also explains why
so many Camaros went to meet their makers prematurely. Fortunately,
this one is all stock, suggesting that it hasn't been raced or
abused, and it still runs beautifully. Turn the key and it fires
quickly, settling into a cackling V8 idle that suits the flashy
muscle car perfectly. Lots of fresh maintenance parts under the
hood means that this one has been loved, and thanks to a lifetime
in the warm, dry south, the chassis is impressively tidy for being
more than 30 years old. The original 16-inch alloys are in
excellent condition with no curb rash, and wear fresh 245/50/16
performance radials.
Just a nice driver, this car still commands respect on the street
and will surely have a future in the collector car world. Call
today!
